16 June 2026
Cameroon and UAE Advance Transport Cooperation Talks
Cameroon and the United Arab Emirates have discussed the implementation of their 2020 Air Transport Agreement,…
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9 June 2026
TAAG Angola Airlines Schedules Inaugural Guangzhou Service for 23 June
TAAG Angola Airlines will launch its inaugural Luanda–Guangzhou service on 23 June 2026, initially operating the…
8 June 2026
Zambia Classifies Air Traffic Control and Aviation Security as Essential Services
Zambia has formally classified air traffic control services and civil aviation security as essential services, following…
8 June 2026
Ethiopian Airlines to Launch Direct Addis Ababa–Mauritius Service
Ethiopian Airlines will launch direct flights between Addis Ababa and Port Louis, Mauritius, from 12 July…
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Jambojet Unveils Integrated Operations Control Centre to Drive Next Phase of Growth
Jambojet unveils an Integrated Operations Control Centre to enhance operational efficiency, improve reliability, and support…
TAAG Angola Airlines Operates First Commercial Flight to Abidjan and Strengthens Regional Connectivity
TAAG launches Luanda–Abidjan route, boosting regional connectivity, trade, and passenger links between Angola and Côte…
Zambia, Eswatini Strengthen Aviation Ties with Launch of Direct Lusaka–Manzini Route
Zambia and Eswatini launch a direct Lusaka–Manzini route, strengthening regional connectivity, trade, and aviation growth…
Angola Challenges Africa to Overcome Fragmentation and Advance an Integrated Air Market
At the 75th ACI Africa Conference in Luanda, Angola calls for aviation integration, SAATM implementation,…
NSIB, SL-AAIIB Formalise MoU on Aircraft Accident Investigation, Data Sharing, and Capacity Building
Nigeria’s NSIB and Sierra Leone’s SL-AAIIB formalise an MoU to enhance aircraft accident investigation, data…
Türkiye to Establish Embassy in Liberia Alongside Turkish Airlines Launch and Roberts International Airport Support
Türkiye to open embassy in Liberia alongside Turkish Airlines launch and support for Roberts International…
Air Botswana’s Strategic Retrenchment: A Familiar Cycle
Air Botswana cuts loss-making routes as it pursues a turnaround strategy, highlighting long-standing structural challenges…
Kenya Airways and CemAir Sign Interline Agreement to Expand Connectivity into South Africa
Kenya Airways and CemAir sign an interline agreement to expand connectivity via Johannesburg and Cape…
Kenya Civil Aviation Authority Issues Decisions on Air Service Licence Applications Under Civil Aviation Act
Kenya Civil Aviation Authority approves, varies, and renews multiple air service licences covering international and…
Angola: Adilson Gabriel Alves Catala Takes Office as Secretary of State for Civil Aviation, Maritime and Ports
Adilson Gabriel Alves Catala takes office as Angola’s Secretary of State for Civil Aviation, Maritime…
The New Terminal One at JFK and Ethiopian Airlines Announce Strategic Partnership for New York Operations
Ethiopian Airlines will move its JFK operations to the New Terminal One in 2026 under…
SADC Reports Tourism Integration Progress at ITB Berlin
SADC reports progress on regional tourism integration at ITB Berlin 2026, highlighting visa harmonisation, air…
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St Helena Airport Operations to Resume
St Helena Airport regains Category 6 firefighting accreditation, allowing full operations to resume with Airlink…
St Helena Airport Secures Category 4 Approval Following Operational Downgrade
St Helena Airport secures Category 4 approval from ASSI, restoring medevac capability while commercial flights…
A New Airline Will Soon Be in Gabonese Skies
ANAC audit confirms Value Jet meets ICAO standards, paving the way for a new airline…
Proflight Zambia Eyes Business, Tourism Traffic on New Windhoek Route
Proflight Zambia will launch Lusaka–Windhoek flights in March, targeting business, tourism, and family travel while…
Early Warning Alerts to Protect Flight Operations Before Delays Spread
SITA launches Advance Flight Delay Notification API to give airlines and airports early warning of…
Rolls-Royce Powers EgyptAir’s Long-Haul Fleet Expansion With Delivery of First Airbus A350-900
EgyptAir’s first Airbus A350-900, powered exclusively by Rolls-Royce Trent XWB-84 engines, has been delivered.
Airlink Increases Ndola Flights for Improved Customer Convenience
Airlink will add extra Johannesburg–Ndola flights from March 2026, improving business connectivity and onward regional…
Gabon-France Cooperation Strengthens Rail, Air and Maritime Transport Ties
Gabon and France advance cooperation on rail rehabilitation, air transport services and maritime security during…
New East–North Air Services Aim to Unlock Economic Activity in Northern and Eastern Madagascar
Madagascar Airlines and the Ministry of Transport launch new East–North domestic air routes using a…
Air Connect Namibia Drives Major Gains in Passenger Numbers
Air Connect Namibia expands international connectivity, lifts passenger volumes by 11%, and drives tourism growth…
Oman Air Announces New Direct Flights to Rwanda, Strengthening Connectivity Between Muscat and Kigali
Oman Air will launch direct flights between Muscat and Kigali in June 2026, strengthening air…
South African Airways and CemAir Sign Game-Changing Domestic Codeshare Agreement
South African Airways and CemAir have launched a domestic codeshare partnership, expanding regional connectivity and…
2026 Set to Mark a Defining Year for Air Transport Growth
Africa’s aviation sector is set for strong growth in 2026, driven by rising demand, fleet…
TAAG’s Roadmap for 2026 and Setting Ambitious Targets for 2030
TAAG outlines its 2026 roadmap and long-term 2030 ambitions, covering fleet renewal, network expansion, Luanda’s…
Turning SAATM Commitments into Schedules, Corridors and Full Cabins
At the AFRAA AGA, AFCAC outlines how SAATM must move from policy commitments to practical…